Is he physically with me yet in love with her?

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CrabbyDelight
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39 yo cancer woman dating a 48 yo capricorn man who has a 2 yo living in another state. Sexually, he pulls out. Even during “safe days”, he refuses to totally release and always holds back sexually. We’re adults.

Additionally, he’s a little too safe which makes me feel as if he’s holding back. I don’t have kids and am very transparent with him. At times, I feel as if he’s using me to have his physical needs met while emotionally carrying someone else. He’s divorced. He met his child’s mother after the divorce. Weird that his ex wife and child’s mother worked at the same place as he once did too. Divorced in 2012. Child born in 2015. He doesn’t know I know these details. Google.

I asked him why wasn’t he and his child’s mother together. He said she had pregnancy brain and no longer wanted it. I said maybe you’ll be restored. He said it hasn’t happened YET plus, he has me. Red flags went off. FaceTimes daughter twice a day.

Not sure if he’s building with the mom behind my back or trying to win her back. She’s 35, a Virgo, and very pretty.

I just don’t want to be blind sided or read into something that’s not there. Something is amiss.

Thoughts—
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"FaceTimes daughter twice a day."



I think he is a good dad. I knew a Cap who was obsessed with his young daughter, but very critical of her mother. Your Cap apparently doesn't want anymore kids. How about you?

Why do you have to know such details through google, though? "When did you divorce" and "how old is your child" are FIRST DATE questions. Not details!

It doesn't appear that you talk enough with him, so you two could connect emotionally. Is he taking you on dates, or just asks for sex?
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You could easily see if he's after his recent ex by talking about her and their relationship. "How did you meet?" How was she? Did she meet your ex wife? Did she cook better than me? Is she the reason for your divorce? Did you go on dates often? Where to? Is she seeing someone new? Would you go back to her if she asks?

Just ask as much as you like and get her out of your system. It's not healthy seeing her as anything else than his baby's mum. She's going to be in his life (in this quality) for the next 16 yrs, at least!
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CrabbyDelight
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Posted by Undine
"FaceTimes daughter twice a day."



I think he is a good dad. I knew a Cap who was obsessed with his young daughter, but very critical of her mother. Your Cap apparently doesn't want anymore kids. How about you?

Why do you have to know such details through google, though? "When did you divorce" and "how old is your child" are FIRST DATE questions. Not details!

It doesn't appear that you talk enough with him, so you two could connect emotionally. Is he taking you on dates, or just asks for sex?
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CrabbyDelight
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Thank you! He did share these details with me during the initial dating process. However, it’s new for me. I’m very inquisitive as a person. He works A LOT. He’s in management with a fluctuating schedule. We’ve been out four times in three months which is still not a lot. At times, he’ll cook or grab meals for us to eat inside. I agree with you. I too don’t believe he wants anymore kids which is a deal breaker for me. I will discuss this with him again. Maybe this is the gray area that’s really bothering me. Makes perfect sense. Thanks again for your insight.
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Posted by CrabbyDelight
39 yo cancer woman dating a 48 yo capricorn man who has a 2 yo living in another state. Sexually, he pulls out. Even during “safe days”, he refuses to totally release and always holds back sexually. We’re adults.

Additionally, he’s a little too safe which makes me feel as if he’s holding back. I don’t have kids and am very transparent with him. At times, I feel as if he’s using me to have his physical needs met while emotionally carrying someone else. He’s divorced. He met his child’s mother after the divorce. Weird that his ex wife and child’s mother worked at the same place as he once did too. Divorced in 2012. Child born in 2015. He doesn’t know I know these details. Google.

I asked him why wasn’t he and his child’s mother together. He said she had pregnancy brain and no longer wanted it. I said maybe you’ll be restored. He said it hasn’t happened YET plus, he has me. Red flags went off. FaceTimes daughter twice a day.

Not sure if he’s building with the mom behind my back or trying to win her back. She’s 35, a Virgo, and very pretty.

I just don’t want to be blind sided or read into something that’s not there. Something is amiss.

Thoughts—


I’d be more concerned about the emotional disconnect. Not your imagined fears of him being with his ex.

Have you made it impeccably clear that you expect exclusivity? Have the conversation. Watch his eyes when he responds.